publications

2025

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    Experimental Validation of a Combined Velocity Trajectory Optimization and Ergodic Path Planner for Persistent Scientific Observation
    Kavin M. Govindarajan, Kaleb Ben Naveed, David Li, and 5 more authors
    In (In Preparation) IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology (TCST), 2025
  2. Clarity-Driven Ergodic Control for Persistent Tip-and-Cue Missions with Synchronized Rendezvous
    David Li, Kavin Govindarajan, and Chris Vermillion
    In (Accepted) 2025 Conference on Decision and Control (CDC), 2025
    DOI
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    Fusion of Indirect Methods and Iterative Learning for Persistent Velocity Trajectory Optimization of a Sustainably Powered Autonomous Surface Vessel
    Kavin Govindarajan, Devansh Agrawal, Dimitra Panagou, and 1 more author
    In (Accepted) 2025 Conference on Control Technology and Applications (CCTA), 2025
    DOI arXiv
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    Analysis and Experimental Validation of a Low-Complexity Enhanced Orientation-Based Controller for Tethered Energy-Harvesting Systems
    Jacob B. Fine, Peter Newell, Kavin Govindarajan, and 8 more authors
    IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, 2025
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2023

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    Predictive Velocity Trajectory Control for a Persistently Operating Solar-Powered Autonomous Surface Vessel
    Kavin Govindarajan, Ben Haydon, and Chris Vermillion
    In 2023 American Control Conference (ACC), 2023
    DOI PDF

2022

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    Coverage-Maximizing Solar-Powered Autonomous Surface Vehicle Control for Persistent Gulf Stream Observation
    Kavin Govindarajan, Ben Haydon, Kirti Mishra, and 1 more author
    In 2022 American Control Conference (ACC), 2022
    DOI PDF